You Have My Heart :The Mounting Breakdown

Chapter 44 : Unacceptable

Story's Date : June 3, 2019; Monday

Narrator's POV :

A normal day at school was what they both expected. Just doing a small project and inviting one to the other's house. Yes, that kind if normal. What they didn't know is that that "normal" might be different after all.

Hayami and Hamano were assigned to be pairs for an Arts project. That project was worth 20% of their grade, so of course they would put in their best efforts to make it perfect. What may that project be, you may be asking. Well, the Sensei told them to take a book they both like and perform one scene or storyline from it. The presentation was due on Thursday, so they have 4 days to prepare. "Hey Hayami, can we do it at your place ? I've never been to your house before." Hamano smiled. This...kind of caught the redhead off guard. Them planning on this in his house ? There was no way ! That hellhole isn't even fit for children ! "U-Uhh..." The glasses-wearing male looked at his best friend and saw genuine happiness radiating off of him. He didn't want to break that smile...but he can't refuse either. This was way too hard. Taking a deep breath, Hayami started thinking.

'If we do it at my place, then there's no doubt papa will hurt him and I...but if I refuse then he'll act suspicious...Plus mama doesn't want me staying at a friend's place at all ! What do I do...'

In the end, he made a decision that may or not be the worst idea in the world...

"Okay. Let's do it at my place then."

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They were standing outside the house. Hamano was smiling because he was happy he would finally be at his best friend's house. Hayami on the other hand, was terrified. 'Papa's going to kill us both...' The second-year knew what his dad is capable of. That man isn't afraid to hurt minors. It makes it worse when he's drunk...He acted courageous and just entered, before meeting face to face with the man that always haunted him 'til death. "...Papa..." He mumbled, looking at his father with fearful eyes. "Eh ? Didn't I say that you can't bring boys to the house ?" The man was unusually calm, maybe because he's sober today. But even so, his dominant and scary aura is still there, sending shivers down the redhead's spine. His demeanor never ceased to go away and that's what the 14-year-old hates about him. "I-I'm sorry...W-We're doing a project today a-a-and we agreed to...do...it here..." Hayami was trembling and Hamano can see it. 'Why does he look so vulnerable...? His dad can't be that bad...right ?' The father, now looking at his son's best friend, let out a "tch" and went inside again. "Make sure that brat doesn't go anywhere else but your room, you hear ?" "Yes papa..."

Going inside the house, Hamano tried not to mind Hayami's strange behavior with his father. It was a little difficult, since his curiosity wants to know answers, but he knew this was a personal matter that he doesn't have business with. "Alright, this is my room. Sorry if it's small." He said, getting some of the clothes on his bed and hanging them on the hanger stand. 'Wow ! The room's so small and cozy...I wish I could live here...' To be simple, Hamano loved it. It was small, cozy (like he said), and it feels like you have your own little bubble. (But it's definitely not for claustrophobic people though). Hayami got a small bag of books from a shelf and told Hamano that they can choose from this pile. The bag had 12 books in total, all fantasy and children's books. "These must be from your childhood, huh ?" The older boy smiled. "Yeah. Mom would buy me books from thrift stores when she had the chance. She still does now too." The younger returned the smile, a soft one that made Hamano blush. He loved seeing him smile. "Now, shall we get to picking ?" "Huh ? Oh yeah, sure !"

In the end, they picked a classic "Prince and Princess" fantasy. The book was 20 pages long, so they finished reading it in no time at all. "Alright, I think we should act the part when the princess almost falls but the prince caught her. What do you think ?" Hamano suggested. Giving it some thought, Hayami liked the idea too. 'Inika's gonna get triggered' the small devil in his head was already giggling just imagining her reaction to this. "Seems like a pretty good idea. Let's do it." The duo stood up and acted like their characters. "I am just a lonely, clumsy princess, why did you pick me ? I— ah !" The princess was supposed to fall there, and Hayami did so too. Hamano, ready to catch his partner swooped him in his arms. "My princess, are you alright ?" He asked, also acting his part. "I—"

"What in the goddang world are you doing ?" Almost immediately, Hayami bounced back into his feet and with widened eyes, tried to explain what was going on "Papa ! W-We were just practicing the——" "If you're gonna act all lovey dovey in here, then get out if my house !" The man screamed. Hamano had a confused and slightly angry expression all the while Hayami was close to tearing up. This was kind of getting out if hand. Why was that old geezer so angry ? That was what the older male had in mind. "OUT !" He shouted again. This time, Hayami grabbed Hamano's arm and stomped his way out of the household, into the streets and to the riverbank where Hayami finally broke down. The redhead was sobbing so hard, and Hamano panicked. He tried to think of something that might cheer the other up, and only one thing came to his mind. "My Princess ! Are you okay ?" "Oh I most certainly am !" The older acted their presentation with these funny dramatic voices that caught the crying boy's attention. Then, he started laughing...the laugh that made Hamano fall in love with him more. "H-Hamano you dork !" The other laughed out. After seconds, Hamano laughed too. After that, they both decided to just practice here, where there was no one to interrupt them.

From afar, Hayami's mother smiled at the view. It was the first time he saw his son smile in ages. It brought a warm feeling inside her and her heart felt peace, because now she understood (song reference) real happiness and that was her son. Her pride and joy... "I will do whatever it takes to make your life as comfortable as it can be."

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Boom ! Early update ! You thought I was gonna wait for 40 days again, huh ? Nope ! I felt like updating. Also the song reference is from "His daughter" by Molly Kate Kestner if you're interested. It's a really good song

🎵 And as she sat there on her bed
Thinking 'bout what those girls said
Tears streamed from her eyes
She cried...🎵

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter ! Love you, BYEEEE !!!
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